Asus ROG Kithara vs Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Asus ROG Kithara comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 83. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Asus ROG Kithara - Outstanding overall at around $300.

Gaming

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Asus ROG Kithara leads on 4 of 7 measures.

Asus ROG Kithara
Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II

HearWiki score

Sound

9.2

8.7

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

9.6

Calls

8.7

9.2

Value

8.4

7.6

Price (USD)

$300

$350

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Same generation

Both shipped in 2026. These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price.

ROG Kithara2026
Stealth Pro II2026

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

ROG KitharaStealth Pro II

Type: Gaming; Gaming
Price (USD): $300; $350
HearWiki score: 83; 82
Released: 2026; 2026
Availability: Sold new; Sold new
Driver: 100 mm planar magnetic; 2-driver hybrid
Driver type: planar; hybrid
Driver size: 100 mm; 60 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 2
Frequency response: 8 Hz - 55 kHz; 10 Hz - 40 kHz
Sound signature: neutral; -
Impedance: 16 Ω; 32 Ω
Sensitivity: 94 dB/mW; -
Bluetooth: -; 5.3
Codecs: -; SBC, LC3plus, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: -; Yes
Wireless range: -; 15 m
Battery life: -; 40 h
Battery incl. case: -; 80 h
Full charge time: -; 15 min
Wireless charging: -; No
Active noise cancelling: No; Yes
Transparency mode: -; Yes
Companion app: -; Yes
Custom EQ: -; Yes
Wear detection: -; No
Controls: none; both
Voice assistant: -; Yes
Weight: 420 g; 393 g
Water resistance: none; -
Foldable: No; -
Detachable cable: Yes; -
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Pad material: leatherette; fabric
Connector: 3.5 mm; USB-C
Microphones: 1; 5
Microphone type: MEMS; beamforming
Mic sensitivity: -36 dBV; -22 dBV
Call noise reduction: No; Yes
Call NR technology: -; noise-cancelling mic

Specification comparison of Asus ROG Kithara vs Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II
Spec	Asus ROG Kithara	Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II
Type	Gaming	Gaming
Price (USD)	$300	$350
HearWiki score	83 / 100 Outstanding	82 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2026	2026
Audio
Driver	100 mm planar magnetic	2-driver hybrid
Driver type	planar	hybrid
Driver size	100 mm	60 mm
Drivers per side	1	2
Frequency response	8 Hz - 55 kHz	10 Hz - 40 kHz
Sound signature	neutral	-
Impedance	16 Ω	32 Ω
Sensitivity	94 dB/mW	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	-	5.3
Codecs	-	SBC, LC3plus, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	-	Yes
Wireless range	-	15 m
Battery
Battery life	-	40 h
Battery incl. case	-	80 h
Full charge time	-	15 min
Wireless charging	-	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	Yes
Transparency mode	-	Yes
Companion app	-	Yes
Custom EQ	-	Yes
Wear detection	-	No
Controls	none	both
Voice assistant	-	Yes
Design
Weight	420 g	393 g
Water resistance	none	-
Foldable	No	-
Detachable cable	Yes	-
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Pad material	leatherette	fabric
Connector	3.5 mm	USB-C
Calls
Microphones	1	5
Microphone type	MEMS	beamforming
Mic sensitivity	-36 dBV	-22 dBV
Call noise reduction	No	Yes
Call NR technology	-	noise-cancelling mic

What reviewers said

Asus ROG Kithara

The Asus ROG Kithara is a wired over-ear gaming headset built around a large 100mm planar magnetic driver, delivering a wide frequency response from 8 Hz to 55 kHz. It includes a noise-canceling MEMS microphone and RGB lighting, with broad compatibility across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Its low 16-ohm impedance makes it easy to drive, though it lacks active noise cancellation and onboard controls.

Pro:Large 100mm planar magnetic driver for detailed sound
Pro:Very low 16-ohm impedance, easy to power with most devices
Pro:Wide frequency response up to 55 kHz

Con:No active noise cancellation
Con:No onboard controls for volume or mute
Con:Non-foldable design may limit portability

Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II

The Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II is a premium wireless gaming headset that combines active noise cancellation with a robust 60mm dual-driver setup for immersive audio. It offers extensive connectivity options including Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint, LDAC support, and a long-lasting 40-hour battery life (80 hours with the case), making it a versatile choice for gamers and daily use. While its sound and microphone performance are praised, the physical design has drawn mixed feedback regarding comfort and build quality.

Pro:Excellent sound quality with hybrid dual drivers and LDAC support
Pro:Effective active noise cancellation and transparency mode
Pro:Long battery life with swappable batteries for extended sessions

Con:Heavy at 393 grams, which may cause discomfort during long use
Con:Build quality feels less premium compared to competitors
Con:No wireless charging, limiting convenience for some users

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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